Calcium is the soft grey alkaline earth metal, chemically reactive in nature. It strengthens bones and teeth making the skeletal structure of the body strong. Whereas calcium deficiency can lead to kidney stones, heart attack, calcification of soft tissues, etc.
Calcium is the soft grey alkaline earth metal, chemically reactive in nature. It strengthens bones and teeth making the skeletal structure of the body strong. Whereas calcium deficiency can lead to kidney stones, heart attack, calcification of soft tissues, etc.
What is vitamin D and why do you need it? What it does. Symptoms & Signs of Deficiency; Optimum blood levels. Latest research findings relating to vitamin D and health. What is the best supplement dose? Tolerable upper intakes. Toxicity.
Calcium is an essential mineral for women to help in their bone development. Every woman needs adequate amounts of calcium, especially during her formative years to increase bone density and keep problems like osteoporosis at bay.
What is vitamin D and why do you need it? What it does. Symptoms & Signs of Deficiency; Optimum blood levels. Latest research findings relating to vitamin D and health. What is the best supplement dose? Tolerable upper intakes. Toxicity.
Calcium is an essential mineral for women to help in their bone development. Every woman needs adequate amounts of calcium, especially during her formative years to increase bone density and keep problems like osteoporosis at bay.
Vitamins UNIT-7 biochemistry and clinical pathology, D.Pharm 2nd year.pptxAanchal Gupta
Vitamins, unit-7 for D.Pharm second year, According to PCI syllabus.
Definition and classification with examples
Sources, chemical nature, functions, coenzyme form, recommended dietary requirements, deficiency diseases of fat-and water-soluble vitamins
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MINERALS
classification
Major mineralsneeded in the body in the largest amounts
requirements >100 mg/day
calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus
There are many more minerals and trace elements, however, we will be focusing on the ones that are the most problematic in human nutrition and those which are important for chronic disease prevention.
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Calcium
Main functions:bone/tooth formationregulation of nerve transmission, blood clotting, contraction of muscleshelps maintain normal blood pressure
Stored in:99% of the total calcium in the body is stored in the bones1% of the total calcium in the body is found in the blood
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Calcium stored in the bones serves as a reservoir of calcium. Its there to help maintain blood calcium levels when intake of calcium is low.
A chronically poor intake of calcium, over a number of years, causes a lot of calcium to removed from the bones to supply the blood (which is used for more immediate needs like muscle contraction, nerve transmission, etc).
Eventually, calcium loss from the bones results in reduced bone density and this condition is known as osteoporosis. We will discuss osteoporosis in a bit.
Calcium has a low bioavailability so anything that you can do to enhance, and therefore, improve calcium absorption is important.These are factors which enhance calcium’s bioavailability:Vitamin D: fortunately one of the best sources of calcium (milk) also contains Vitamin D. Women taking calcium supplements should also consider taking a calcium supplement that has some Vitamin D to help with absorption.Lactose: again, milk, our best calcium source also contains lactose. (What is lactose?)Gastric acid: is the acid secreted in your stomach for digestion; calcium absorption is enhanced in an acidic environment—since acid is secreted whenever you eat food, its best to take a calcium supplement with food.Need: any time you body needs more calcium, during pregnancy and periods of active growth such as infancy and adolescence, for example, our bodies can absorb more calcium
Factors which decrease Calcium absorptionToo much fiber in the diet>35 gms/dayfor most Americans, this is not a problem, since the average fiber intake is ~10-15 gms/dayAgeAs we age, we produce less gastric acidExcess use of laxativesToo much phosphorus in the dietOur main source of phosphorus is soda—and we drink a lot of soda, especially children and teens—which could be putting thier bones at risk, especially when they substitute soda for milkVitamin D deficiencyToo much coffee, tea
Osteoporosis
a chronic, degenerative diseasecharacterized by: bone lossdecrease in bone density2001: 1.5 million fractures annuallycosts $17 billion/yr ($47 million per day) prevention is key
. Bone loss from
osteoporosis
Normal bone
Bone loss occurs primarily in the
hips, spine and wrist
A DEXA scan is used to measure
bone density
Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Ameri ...
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The word "vitamin" comes from the Latin word “vita”, means "life". Vitamins are organic components in food that are required in very small amounts for growth and for maintaining good health. Vitamins are chemicals found in very small amounts in many different foods Vitamins and minerals are measured in a variety of ways. The most common are:
mg – milligram (a milligram is one thousandth of a gram)
mcg – microgram (a microgram is one millionth of a gram. 1,000 micrograms is equal to one milligram)
IU – international unit (the conversion of milligrams and micrograms into IU depends on the type of vitamin or drug)
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Bone Health & Isotonix Calcium Plus and Vitamin D with K2
1. Inadequate peak bone mass
Excessive bone resorption
Inadequate new bone formation
Chronic Inflammation
Osteoclasts
Osteoblasts
Stimulation of osteoblasts form bone
Weight Bearing Exercise
Proper Body pH
Adequate and Absorbable
Calcium & Vitamin D3
Inhibition of osteoclasts resorb bone
Estrogen or Bonistein
Inulin (prebiotics)
Isotonix Calcium Plus is dissolved by you in 60 ml of water at an acidic pH of 5.5,
placing the calcium and magnesium largely in an ionized state.
In an aqueous environment, calcium and magnesium compounds plus ascorbic acid, citric acid,
and malic acid react, yielding new compounds that result in enhanced calcium absorption (i.e.
calcium ascorbate, calcium citrate, calcium malate).
When consumed, this prepared solution flows into stomach juice at a pH of 1.5 to
2.0. These new compounds can dissociate rapidly, further releasing ionized
calcium and magnesium.
More than1 billion people
worldwide do not consume
adequate amounts of vitamin D
More than 50% of post-
menopausal women taking
medication for osteoporosis have
suboptimal levels of vitamin D
Without adequate vitamin D,
only 10-15% of dietary calcium
is absorbed
Addresses “Calcium Parodox” – puts calcium in the bones,
where it belongs, and keeps it out of soft tissues and organs.
Women w/ low bone density have been found to be deficient in
vitamin K2.
Is an approved treatment for osteoporosis in Japan.
Promotes healthy arteries; Acts an antioxidant; fights cancer
Increases learning capacity - play a role in myelin formation.
Works synergistically with vitamins A and D. Activates proteins
that cells are signaled to produce by vitamins A and D.
No toxic dose has been found; short half-life.
Vitamin K1 is not an acceptable substitute.
Produced by good bacteria (probiotics) in the gut. Decades of
antibiotics, drugs and stress have diminished probiotics
Vitmin K2 is universally low in the US and children in Europe
MK-7, the active form of K with highest bioavailability, is a
natural extract of natto, a fermented soy food popular in Japan.
What is your best source of calcium?
Dark, green vegetables
…NOT DAIRY